Robert "Bobby" Donovan, age 55, of Lumberton, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 27, 2024, in Leland, NC. The son of Robert & Delores Donovan, he was raised in Endicott, NY and had resided in Lumberton, NC since 1998. Bobby was a gifted finish carpenter and a construction superintendent for Centerpointe Construction Co. He was also an avid golfer and Pittsburgh Steelers fan as well as a wonderful husband, father, Grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend.

He was preceded in death by his siblings: Keary Patrick, Tara Marie, and Robert, Jr.; and his brother-in-law, Jim Eckert.

He is survived by his high school sweetheart, Lisa Coleman Donovan, to whom he was married for 32 years; two children, Alexandra Moore (Christian) and Shane Donovan (Brooke); his grandchildren: Easton and Addison Moore; four sisters: Colleen Cavallo (Roger), Megan Davis (Larry), Maura Kisloski (Steve), and Tara Connelly; as well as several nieces and nephews; his father-in-law, Jack Coleman (Dawn); his mother-in-law, Sharon Leary; his brother-in-law, Jeff Coleman (Pam); and his sister-in-law, Joyce Dickson (Michael).

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1202 N. Chestnut Street in Lumberton, NC. Following the memorial service, there will be a short reception in the parish hall followed by an Irish Wake at the home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bobby's memory to: Franny's Friends Animal Rescue, 2124 Regan Church Road, Lumberton, NC 28358; or Robeson County Humane Society, PO Box 3609, Lumberton, NC 28359.

Those wishing to express their condolences are welcome to visit the family at their home.